Hover over the image to Zoom
Melon Seed Set
Designed by Rachel Brockman
The Melon Seed Set is refreshing and sweet. Its inspiration was the juicy summer treat! Vibrant shades of our soft, supple Uptown Bamboo DK yarn work playfully together in this stranded colorwork pattern, keeping the winter blues at bay and keeping your precious ones cozy while out for the day!
SKILL
Knitting
DIFFICULTY
Easy
SIZES
Sweater:
0-6 months (6-12 months, 12-18 months, 2-4 years, 6-8 years)
Shown in 12-18 months size
Socks:
Baby (Toddler, Child, Youth)
Shown in Toddler size
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
SWEATER
Chest: 18¼ (20½, 22¾, 25¼, 27½)”
Length: 11 (12¼, 13½, 15, 16½)”
SOCKS
Foot Circumference: 4¾ (5¼, 6, 6¾)”
Foot Length: Adjustable
MATERIALS
Universal Yarn Uptown Bamboo DK (80% anti-pilling acrylic, 20% bamboo; 100g/284 yds)
Sweater:
• 513 Flamingo (MC) – 1 (1, 2, 2, 2) skein(s)
• 526 Melon (CC1) – 1 skein (all sizes)
• 538 Tuxedo (CC2) – 1 (1, 1, 1, 2) skein(s) (all sizes)
Socks:
• 513 Flamingo (MC) – 1 skein (all sizes)
• 526 Melon (CC1) – 1 skein (all sizes)
• 538 Tuxedo (CC2) – 1 skein (all sizes)
Needles:
Needle A: US Size 6 (4 mm) 16-24” circular and set of DPNs (or your preferred needle for knitting small circumferences) or size needed to obtain gauge
Needle B: US Size 5 (3.75 mm) 16-24” circular and set of DPNs (or your preferred needle for knitting small circumferences)
Needle C: US Size 4 (3.5 mm) set of DPNs (or your preferred needle for knitting small circumferences) or size needed to obtain gauge
Needle D: US Size 3 (3.25 mm) set of DPNs (or your preferred needle for knitting small circumferences)
Notions: Tapestry needle, stitch markers, stitch holders or waste yarn, smooth waste yarn (for afterthought heel)
GAUGE
Sweater:
21 sts x 29 rnds = 4” in Watermelon Seed patt with Needle A
Socks:
24 sts x 32 rnds = 4” in Watermelon Seed patt with Needle C
Save time, check your gauge.
PATTERN NOTES
The sweater is knit seamlessly in the round from the top down. The body and sleeves are separated at the underarms then worked separately. The hem features an I-cord bind-off. The neckband and sleeve cuffs feature contrasting color.
The socks are knit seamlessly in the round from the cuff down and feature an afterthought heel. The heel and cuff feature a contrasting color.
Knitting
DIFFICULTY
Easy
SIZES
Sweater:
0-6 months (6-12 months, 12-18 months, 2-4 years, 6-8 years)
Shown in 12-18 months size
Socks:
Baby (Toddler, Child, Youth)
Shown in Toddler size
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
SWEATER
Chest: 18¼ (20½, 22¾, 25¼, 27½)”
Length: 11 (12¼, 13½, 15, 16½)”
SOCKS
Foot Circumference: 4¾ (5¼, 6, 6¾)”
Foot Length: Adjustable
MATERIALS
Universal Yarn Uptown Bamboo DK (80% anti-pilling acrylic, 20% bamboo; 100g/284 yds)
Sweater:
• 513 Flamingo (MC) – 1 (1, 2, 2, 2) skein(s)
• 526 Melon (CC1) – 1 skein (all sizes)
• 538 Tuxedo (CC2) – 1 (1, 1, 1, 2) skein(s) (all sizes)
Socks:
• 513 Flamingo (MC) – 1 skein (all sizes)
• 526 Melon (CC1) – 1 skein (all sizes)
• 538 Tuxedo (CC2) – 1 skein (all sizes)
Needles:
Needle A: US Size 6 (4 mm) 16-24” circular and set of DPNs (or your preferred needle for knitting small circumferences) or size needed to obtain gauge
Needle B: US Size 5 (3.75 mm) 16-24” circular and set of DPNs (or your preferred needle for knitting small circumferences)
Needle C: US Size 4 (3.5 mm) set of DPNs (or your preferred needle for knitting small circumferences) or size needed to obtain gauge
Needle D: US Size 3 (3.25 mm) set of DPNs (or your preferred needle for knitting small circumferences)
Notions: Tapestry needle, stitch markers, stitch holders or waste yarn, smooth waste yarn (for afterthought heel)
GAUGE
Sweater:
21 sts x 29 rnds = 4” in Watermelon Seed patt with Needle A
Socks:
24 sts x 32 rnds = 4” in Watermelon Seed patt with Needle C
Save time, check your gauge.
PATTERN NOTES
The sweater is knit seamlessly in the round from the top down. The body and sleeves are separated at the underarms then worked separately. The hem features an I-cord bind-off. The neckband and sleeve cuffs feature contrasting color.
The socks are knit seamlessly in the round from the cuff down and feature an afterthought heel. The heel and cuff feature a contrasting color.
The Melon Seed Set is available as part of the e-book Precious Picnic and as an individual pattern on Ravelry.
